Roundup of Interesting News and Links

At NLE Resources, we keep our eye on the news to bring you timely articles and links that we think a rabbi or Jewish educator would find interesting! We have decided to share some of these links in a weekly feature on the blog. Enjoy!

1) Hate ironing? All you need is a few ice cubes

2) Me vs. You: How Pronouns Affect Click Conversion Rates

3) 26% of car crashes involve cell-phone use

4) Are big words dying from the language? The Wall Street Journal examines the future of polysyllabic prose

5) Google Now Comes to Chrome, Is Out of Beta

6) There’s no excuse for not backing up your computer. Do it now. Tell your friends

7) Women over 65 have a 1 in 6 chance of developing Alzheimer’s. Men of a similar age have a 1 in 11 chance

8) Ordination Confiscation

9) 9% of U.S. adults track at least one health indicator such as weight, diet, exercise routine, or symptom

10) Children’s Feelings About Brands Persist into Adulthood